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“home away from home”

Sa Caleta Playa

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5 of 5 stars
Carrick,N.IRE
25 Dec 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

I have been to Menorca 11 times in the past 6 years...
8/11 times i have stayed at Sa Caleta Playa and i will be returning again in July 08. The staff are the most friendly, kind people. They welcome you with a smile and polite personalities! Emilio and Juanetto are true gentlemen.

The restaurant is nice, and some people are over exaggerated in saying it will take 1-2 hours to be served. As for the food being cold due to the wait?... don't order a salad and perhaps it won't be!!

The entertainment is enjoyable, and very amusing. Alberto is a *STAR* and deserves a medal. This guy works very hard, and in my opinion, he is God's Gift. The kids all love him, and I’m sure the adults will too!

The apartments are homely. Top floor is best as you won't have kids running around causing chaos if you are planning on sitting having a few drinks on the balcony! The maids are lovely women with basic or no English. As for the regularity of the cleaning...i preferred brushing up myself, and i don't particularly like the idea of somebody having to clean up after my mess... so i mainly took the towels etc, and brushed/mopped myself.

The sun beds can be a bit of a nightmare sometimes as parents "keep" them for their children who are more interested in running around rather than lying there. But take a very short dander down to the beach and there is plenty off room.

There are many activities to choose from, all depending on what you are interested in.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — the friendly, welcoming staff
    • Disliked — having to leave it!!
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J_Wo_13's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2007
Travelled with: Other
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 18-24
Member since: 25 December 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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“A relaxing week away”

Sa Caleta Playa

20 Oct 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at the sa caleta playa apartments. The apartment we stayed in was very large and furnished in an average way for a self catering property. There was a small microwave, 2 hob rings, a fridge, toaster and kettle. The only problem we had was that we had to ask reception for clean towels after three days and our beds were only made up/bins emptied once.

On the grounds there are 3 pools, one large with various depths and shallow baby pool, one medium deep and one small toddler pool with a mushroom fountain! There is also a waterslide with it's own small exit pool. There was no lifeguard though. We never had a problem getting a sun lounger as mentioned in some other reviews but the space is limited.
There is a bar and restaurant (combined) drinks were cheap, food was very expensive and we only ate there once, plus the bar/waitress staff were very slow. Evening entertainment was held on a stage next to the outdoor dining tables until about midnight every night which was very naff (eg bingo, kareoke). We were lucky as our apartment was away from all this, I would have hated to have been overlooking that.
Also on the complex is a supermarket, very small childrens play area (just a climbing frame really) and a small room with internet access (1euro for 10 minutes).

Down some steps and a path behind the pool area was the beach, which was small but lovely, the sand was good and the sea was shallow enough for toddlers and small children to paddle in safely. Two problems with the beach were the sun loungers were owned by a small snack bar who charge 6 euros each (we put our towels on the sand after finding that out!) and on a couple of the days there were jelly fish. These were quite small and we were warned about them by the reps on arrival, I heard of a couple of people being stung but with no major problems just discomfort.

As for Sa Caleta the resort, it is very small. If you leave the apartments and turn left you come to the main resort road where you will see the commercial centre which has one large souvenir shop, two bars, one pizza restaurant (service here was very slow but it was cheap) and a chinese restaurant (we really liked it - the set menu was good value). Outside the commercial centre is the bus stop that takes you to Cuitadella (you must visit here, it is a bit touristy in the centre but there are some great restaurants on the harbour front) and across the road is the Ocean restaurant, which you can't miss as it is shaped like a ship, lit up brightly and has a huge inflatable play area at the back for children (2 euro charge), we found the service and food really good but it was a bit pricey (about 20 euro per main meal).

If you left the apartments and turned right you walk along a quiet road which overlooks the bay and leads around to a pharmacy and further on to a supermarket (better stocked and cheaper than the one at the apartments). Continuing to the right is a dirt track that leads to the Sa Nacra restaurant (down some steps, it overlooks the santandria bay and is very pretty) the lamb there is gorgeous! And if you continue following the road you come to another beach with restaurants and bars called Santandria but this is about 15 minutes walk away and it is not very well lit on an evening.

I think that's everything covered - I'll be more than happy to answer any questions anyone has! I would recommend Menorca and the sa caleta playa apartments are good but I did find it expensive to eat out there and you would probably get bored if you stayed for two weeks in that resort.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — good pool and next to beach
    • Disliked — slow staff, expensive food
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teamenglish's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2007
Travelled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 20 October 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, Families with Small Children, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Girlfriend getaway, pet owners, Families with Teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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“Been before - return visit”

Sa Caleta Playa

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3 of 5 stars
West Yorkshire
13 Sep 2007
2/3 found this review helpful

We booked on Sunday and flew with First Choice on Friday because we had used these apartments before we knew where we were going. We love the location being within walking distance of Ciutadela (20 mins walk) or 1.25E on the bus and so close to the beachs for snorkelling.

This time however the place was over-run with families/kids - we thought they would all have returned to school! we couldn't get near the pool or use a sunbed which were all towelled up - without being used mind - from v early in the morning!

The apartment was fine - basic but had everything we needed and everything worked - we didn't try the microwave. Cleaning could be an issue though, not visited very often and we had to ask twice for loo roll.

And the service from the bar was v slow - cold food if you managed to order any - we walked away on more than one occasion after waiting to be served for over 15 mins - when they were not busy - you can sit at a table and gain your pension before getting service!

We would go back to the area - but not this accommodation.

Lots of lovely places locally to eat and mix with the locals.

For families it looked great - but not if you are a couple during school holiday time.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The location - on the beach and close distance to ciutadela
    • Disliked — Couldn't get a sunbed - poor bar/food service
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Mrs_Gannon's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2007
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 21 September 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
No way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, pet owners, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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“A Pleasant Holiday”

Sa Caleta Playa

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4 of 5 stars
bmwlad
24 Aug 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Hotel was comfortable without being luxurious. A brilliant hotel for families, don't bother if you are just a couple, you'll hate it! Positives are : Kids Club, very active and 6 days a week, Evening entertainment was a mix between shows coming in and audience participation. The daytime entertainment was 7 days a week with Alberto being a superstar. Boy does that guy work hard! He was assisted by Iris who showed similar enthusiasm. It wasn't always to my taste but it certainly wasn't tat as described by a holidaygoer who expects 5 star for 2 star money! There was a pleasant atmosphere about the place and all people seemed to be friendly and enjoying themselves. Negatives: Food was average but took ages (1 - 2 hours) to be served. We ate out every night and there are some beautiful restaurants nearby. Also Cala N Bosch is a short bus journey away with loads of places to eat. The bar is slow service and the women are quite aggressive! The sunbeds! Oh boy! to get one you need to be up by 8:00 am or they are all towelled up! Go to the Oceana around the corner, buy a drink and use their pool all day. Perfect!! The resort is quiet which was nice and made for a good holiday.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Happy Atmosphere
    • Disliked — Sunbed Policy
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bmwlad's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Travelled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 24 August 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, pet owners, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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“A lovely peaceful spot”

Sa Caleta Playa

19 Aug 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

I have stayed at the Sa Caleta Playa apartments a couple of times and have been very pleased with the accommodation and service. I have stayed in all sorts of accommodation, self catering, camping and 5 star in Hong Kong and Dubai and I feel some people want 5 star for 2 star prices and fail to do their homework before booking a place.
I found the staff friendly and prompt to sort out problems and the apartment was cleaned to a high standard. The local supermarket is quite adequate and food in the restaurant whilst not gourmet is very good. The location would not suit all tastes which is why I would never recommend a holiday to anyone however we have booked for another visit and will report again when we get back.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — compact, clean, near the local beach and other beaches only minutes away
    • Disliked — People in high heels clattering about the higher apartments and constantly sraping chairs on tiled floors- no thought!
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
seizethemoment's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2006
Travelled with: Family with young children
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 12 September 2004
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, pet owners, Families with Teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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